While the iPhone 4 is going to get most of the attention this week, I wanted to circle back to the Sprint HTC Evo 4G, arguably the most advanced phone you can currently buy, with its 4.3-inch display, front-facing camera for video calls, hot-spot features, and support for 4G networks. I’ve been using it for the past several weeks, and found a lot I really like but a lot that just doesn’t work quite as well as I’d want it to.
PCMag has a full review of the Sprint Evo, so I’m mostly going to focus on my impressions. The first thing you notice about the Evo is the size of the device, and particularly, the screen. The 4.3-inch 480 by 800 display is great. It’s bright and clear, and the additional resolution compared with most phones makes text easy to read. The downside is that the phone is a bit larger, though it’s about the same thickness as an iPhone. I found it fit just fine in my pocket, so in general, I thought the size was an improvement. Read the rest of this entry »
